Operations Accounting Analyst Jobs

Job Title: Management Control Analyst/Operations Accounting Analyst

Location: Ingleside, ON

About Us:

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Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

General Accountability:

Provides manager with results for the operational plant site, in adherence to management control standards and to carry out the necessary analysis for running the site efficiently. Focus is solely on the single plant they are responsible for overseeing.

Critical Success Factors:

· Prepares & draws up the site-specific work files and schedule for the budget. Communicates the group data and objectives as defined by the division.

· Assists Operational Managers with drawing up the budgets, ensures they are consistent and determines the allocation of fixed costs and consolidates the site results.

· Communicates the appropriate information with site management & ensures the information is reliable and exhaustive.

· Produce regular management information and analyze results and discrepancies against the budget and Y-1.

· Support and make recommendations for the action and improvement plans.

· Produce financial simulations on business development opportunities and carry out ad hoc studies regarding margins and profitability.

· Participate in creating and implementing new management tools for the site. Propose improvements in analysis supports.

· Ensure the management rules are applied in the various departments in a smooth and consistent manner.

· Provide support to plant Operational Managers in the tools and methods.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

· Post-secondary education in business, food engineering, or a related discipline

· Minimum one (1) years’ experience in a management control, operational finance or related role

· Experience in a dairy processing environment an asset

· Experience in SAP or other ERP system an asset

· Excellent analytical, communication & interpersonal skills

· Meticulous attention to detail and strong presentation skills

· A Team player with strong problem solving and decision making skills

· Ability to work independently under tight deadline

· Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced changing environment

· Strong understanding of SAP, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office application such as Excel and Word.

· Proficient with standard office computer technology including advanced proficiency with Excel (to compile complex spreadsheets), as well as SAP.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• 4 Weeks of Vacation

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.